President Barbara N. Fish called the meeting of the West Virginia Board of Education to
order at 2:00 p.m. on June 27, 2005, in the Board Conference Room, Capitol Building 6, Room 353,
1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Charleston, West Virginia.

Upon motion by Dr. Johnson, seconded by Ms. Hatfield, the Board unanimously approved
the agenda.

III.

Selection of State Superintendent of Schools

Ms. Chapman addressed the assembly and called upon Dr. Stewart and Ms. Heather Deskins,
staff attorney to the Board and Department, to provide clarification. Following discussion and upon
the advice of Attorney Deskins that the Board deliberate regarding the applications received and vote
in public session, Ms. Chapman moved, in accordance with W. Va. Code §6-9A-4(b)(2)(A), that the
Board enter into executive session to discuss appropriate personnel matters. Mrs. Cook seconded
the motion and it was carried with eleven members voting yes, and one member, Ms. Haden, voting
no. The Board entered into executive session at 2:11 p.m.

IV.

Return from Executive Session

The Board returned from executive session at 2:40 p.m. at which time President Fish
announced no action was taken and no decisions were made.

Following brief remarks, Ms. Chapman moved that Steven L. Paine, be named to the position
of State Superintendent of Schools at the statutory salary limit effective July 1, 2005. Mrs. Cook
seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.

V.

Future Meetings

The next regular meeting of the Board will be held July 13-14, 2005 in Charleston, West
Virginia.

VI.

Adjournment

Upon motion by Dr. Johnson, seconded by Ms. Chapman, the meeting adjourned at 2:42 p.m.